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  1. liliana

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    I broke my drivers side sun visor clip, then the OH thought he would unscrew the other one to repair mine, and broke the passenger side one as well !!:gaah:

    Checked on some websites, and they want (including postage) £21. !!

    Am I right in thinking that that is a bit extortianate ?:scratch:

    Any ideas for something cheaper? :scratch:
     
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    What make, model and age?
     
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    Go to a local car scrapyard and pick up a couple for a few bob

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      gcc3663 Knackered Grandad trying to keep up with a 4yr old

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      Just don't break the next 2!!
       
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      This might sound daft, but for things like that it can sometimes pay to visit the main franchised dealer. Whilst they are often more expensive for some things, quite often they are considerably cheaper for trim items.

      As clueless says, what make/model/age is the car?
       
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      landimad Odd man rather than Land man

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      Totally agree with yah Jack, there is no place like a good scrappy to rummage around in for spares and ideas for planters.:ideaIPB:
       
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      Yeah and remember to take a jacket with big pockets for the ancillary bits headlamp bulbs, tail lights cig lighters, :-)

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        A lot of scrappies nowadays wont let you loose in the yard any more, Elf and Safety presumably. There are still one or two that do though, and of those that don't, some of them will turn a blind eye if they've got to know your face.
         
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        Vauxhall Corsa, M reg (98?)
         
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        If its M reg, its a '94.

        Could be worth asking at a Vauxhall dealer, just to see how much they would charge - failing that you could try breakerlink which circulates the details of the parts you need around their panel of breakers, and whichever ones have the part will contact you with an offer
         
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        One of the most common cars there is, and therefore parts are widely available. Try the usual suspects first like eBay, or Vauxhall have a good forum: http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php

        I used to be on it. Someone there will sort you out.
         
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        Ebay, they are a couple of quid on there.

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